Articles by John Pollock

A segment involving Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss has been added to tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown episode.

Roman Reigns speaks about decision to miss WrestleMania in 2020

In a feature from ESPN, WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns spoke about his decision to remove himself from WrestleMania 36 during the start of the pandemic.

Sean Waltman wrestled with biceps injury, will require surgery

Sean Waltman revealed he went into his match with Joey Janela at Spring Break with a biceps injury that will require surgery.

The Briscoes win GCW tag titles at Joey Janela’s Spring Break – Part 1

The Briscoes are the new GCW tag team champions following Joey Janela’s Spring Break – Part 1 event held on Thursday night.

Minoru Suzuki added to ROH Supercard of Honor, Tully Blanchard to reveal new client

Minoru Suzuki has been added to Ring of Honor’s Supercard of Honor event on Friday night where he will challenge for the promotion’s Television Championship.

AEW Dynamite finishes third on cable behind NBA, females 18-34 drop

AEW Dynamite finished third among cable originals on Wednesday behind the NBA while experiencing a minor drop from last week’s episode.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Nick Khan chats WWE business, Kevin Owens on working with Austin, ‘Mania shows tonight

Nick Khan chats WWE business, Stephanie McMahon on Vince wrestling again, Kevin Owens working with Austin, show previews for tonight & more.

WWE and NBCUniversal developing dramatic scripted series “Pinned”

NBC Universal and WWE are developing a scripted drama series titled “Pinned” that will be focused on the industry of professional wrestling.

NXT 2.0 delivers highest 18-49 audience since New Year’s Evil in January

NXT 2.0 presented its final episode before Stand & Deliver with the show posting its highest demo figure since January.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Danielson vs. Yuta, Heyman on MJF, Rollins chats WM storyline

Danielson vs. Yuta added to Dynamite, Paul Heyman comments on MJF, Seth Rollins on WM storyline, scramble match at Spring Break & more.

CM Punk vs. Max Caster, Jon Moxley vs. Jay Lethal added to Dynamite

Several matches have been added to tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite including CM Punk and Jon Moxley wrestling in separate contests.

Co-showrunners named for “The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon”

WWE and Blumhouse Television have secured its showrunners for the scripted series in development on Vince McMahon.

“WrestleMania Raw” leads to seven-month high, tops cable for the night

March 29, 2022 John Pollock

On an episode branded as “WrestleMania Raw,” the show hit its best figures in seven months going into its biggest week of the year.

AEW Rampage falls to its lowest numbers in regular timeslot

March 28, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage returned to its normal timeslot on TNT this week but did not bring back its normal audience, as the show was hurt badly against the NCAA basketball tournament.

SmackDown’s 18-49 audience drops to 2022 low against NCAA basketball

March 28, 2022 John Pollock

With a competitive night involving the NCAA basketball tournament, Friday Night SmackDown saw its key demo audience take a big fall.

New Japan Cup finals are set following Saturday’s semi-final matches

March 26, 2022 John Pollock

The finals of the New Japan Cup are set following Saturday’s show at Osaka-jo Hall.

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, title match announced for SmackDown next week

The final episode of Friday Night SmackDown before WrestleMania will include the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Paul Levesque speaks on heart issue, family history, working in the office and his future

Paul Levesque shared details on his recovery as well as his role within WWE in the months since last year’s heart issue.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Paul Levesque retires from in-ring action

Paul Levesque will never wrestle again following heart issues last year with a look at his career, KAIRI returns, Edge vs. AJ Styles moved to Saturday, New Japan Cup, brand split in 2002, Trish Stratus hosting WWE events & more.

Paul Levesque shares details on heart issue, announces he will never wrestle again